John Spencer
Acting Born Dec 20, 1946 Died Dec 16, 2005 New York City, New York, USA 52 credits
Biography
John Spencer was an American actor born on December 20, 1946. He gained recognition for his performances on Broadway, particularly in The Great White Hope in 1969. Spencer transitioned to film, appearing in movies such as The Rock in 1996 and The Negotiator in 1998. He had early on-screen roles, including one in The Patty Duke Show, and later became a main cast member on L.A. Law starting in its fifth season. Spencer's portrayal of White House Chief of Staff on The West Wing from 1999 to 2006 earned him five Emmy Award nominations, including a win in 2002. Spencer passed away on December 16, 2005.
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Frequent co-stars
Bradley Whitford
2 shared titles
David Morse
2 shared titles
Samuel L. Jackson
2 shared titles
Tim Kelleher
2 shared titles
Paul Calderon
2 shared titles
Christine Estabrook
2 shared titles
Martin Sheen
1 shared title
Allison Janney
1 shared title
Janel Moloney
1 shared title
Richard Schiff
1 shared title
Career timeline
The Ellen DeGeneres ShowCelebrity Poker Showdown
The West WingRavenous
L.A. DoctorsThe NegotiatorAll Revved UpTwilightTrinity
The ViewCop LandCold Around the HeartAlbino AlligatorCafe Society
Early EditionThe RockFX: The SeriesE! True Hollywood Story
The Outer LimitsForget Paris
Touched by an AngelDuckmanPerry Mason: The Case of the Grimacing Governor
Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman
In the Arms of a KillerWhen No One Would ListenFrom the Files of Joseph Wambaugh: A Jury of One
Law & OrderPresumed InnocentGreen Card
Black RainSea of LoveFar from HomeSimple Justice
The Verne Miller Story
Hiding OutOnce Again
L.A. Law
Spenser: For HireThe ProtectorKey Exchange
Miami Vice
WarGamesCocaine and Blue Eyes
Echoes
The Other Side of Victory
Saturday Night Live
The Patty Duke Show
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
Tony Awards
Golden Globe Awards
Full filmography
- The Ellen DeGeneres Show (2003) as Self
- Celebrity Poker Showdown (2003) as Self
- The West Wing (1999) as Leo McGarry
- Ravenous (1999) as General Slauson
- L.A. Doctors (1998) as Edmund Church
- The Negotiator (1998) as Chief Al Travis
- All Revved Up (1998) as Bill Gunter
- Twilight (1998) as Capt. Phil Egan
- Trinity (1998) as Simon McCallister
- The View (1997) as Self
- Cop Land (1997) as Leo Crasky
- Cold Around the Heart (1997) as Uncle Mike
- Albino Alligator (1997) as Jack
- Cafe Society (1997) as Ray Davioni
- Lesser Prophets (1997) as Ed
- Early Edition (1996) as Howard Banner
- The Rock (1996) as FBI Director James Womack
- FX: The Series (1996) as Carl Scofeld
- E! True Hollywood Story (1996)
- The Outer Limits (1995) as Col. Wallis Thurman
- Forget Paris (1995) as Jack
- Touched by an Angel (1994) as Leo
- Duckman (1994) as Agent Dennehy (voice)
- Perry Mason: The Case of the Grimacing Governor (1994) as Al Rhinehart
- Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman (1993) as Mr. Gadget
- In the Arms of a Killer (1992) as Det. Vincent Cusack
- When No One Would Listen (1992) as Walter Wheeler
- From the Files of Joseph Wambaugh: A Jury of One (1992) as Det. Mike Mulick
- Law & Order (1990) as Howard Morton
- Presumed Innocent (1990) as Detective Dan Lipranzer
- Green Card (1990) as Harry
- Black Rain (1989) as Oliver
- Sea of Love (1989) as Lieutenant
- Far from Home (1989) as TV Preacher
- Simple Justice (1989) as Det. Phil Sullivan
- The Verne Miller Story (1988) as George Sally
- Hiding Out (1987) as Bakey
- Once Again (1987) as Bobby Lupino
- L.A. Law (1986) as Tommy Mullaney
- Spenser: For Hire (1985) as Joe Moran
- The Protector (1985) as Ko's Pilot
- Key Exchange (1985) as Record Executive
- Miami Vice (1984) as Lt. Lee Atkins
- WarGames (1983) as Jerry
- Cocaine and Blue Eyes (1983) as Joey Crawford
- Echoes (1982) as Stephen
- The Other Side of Victory (1979) as Major Potter
- Saturday Night Live (1975) as Self (uncredited)
- The Patty Duke Show (1963) as Henry
- The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1962) as Self
- Tony Awards (1956) as Self - Presenter
- Golden Globe Awards (1944) as Self - Nominee